Last year I noticed a swing away from the traditional tree stand with DIY’s such as the Tree Trunk Stand from from Philadelphia outfit, Somethings Hiding In Here and the galvanized steel bucket from Country Living Magazine.  Those still look amazing this year and have now been accompanied by some lovely wicker basket stands from Terrain to mention a few. I’ve gathered a bit of holiday inspiration here today for the proverbial tree stand.  (Above: From Country Living Magazine.) Take a look!

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  Wicker Tree Skirt

  
  Terrain, $48

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  Wicker Bell Tree Skirt

  
  Terrain, $48

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  DIY: Natural Wood Tree Stand

  A DIY Tree Stand idea by Stephen and Shauna of Something's Hiding in Here.
  Get the how-to here.

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  Galvanized Steel Container

  For a more country look, this idea of using a galvanized steel bucket is perfect.
  From Country Living Magazine. Photo by Bjorn Wallander for Country Living.

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  Various Planters

  Love this look (maybe on a smaller scale) from Club Monaco (Toronto) using various planters as tree stands.
  From Margot Austin.

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  Pinecone Tree Stand

  A fun idea from Martha Stewart to cover the stand with Pinecones!
  marthastewart.com.

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  Vessel Stand

  I love this tree hanging out so casually in this large glass vessel. Reminds me of Charlie Brown.
  From Fryd + Design.

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